https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2 After reading, Classwide Peer Tutoring: Information for Families, post your reflection on the Padlet wall below. Be sure to use your first name and last initial as the title to your Padlet post. en-us 2017-08-26 03:59:38 UTC 2017-09-06 02:57:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184292763 Classwide Peer Tutoring isn't something I had thoughtfully considered before, however I can see where it has a place in the classroom. In particular I really liked reading about the studies done that reflected the successes of this type of tutoring as I first thought that students teaching other students would only lead to problems particularly related to feelings of superiority or inferiority. I know that you have to be very mindful when creating peer tutoring pairs throughout your class ensuring rotation of tutor/tutee and even letting students who are insecure in certain subjects have a turn at tutoring these subjects as this teaches them and increases their confidence with these subjects. ]]> 2017-09-01 18:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184292763 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184307302 I really enjoyed reading about Classwide Peer Tutoring. Before the provided reading, I did not know a lot about peer tutoring. Peer tutoring seems like a great way to make sure that students are getting more individualized attention. I also think that it would be very beneficial for students to have a classmate to cheer them on in class and help one another. Overall, the studies seemed to prove the several benefits of incorporating Classwide Peer Tutoring. I think it would be awesome to get a chance to observe in a classroom. I would love to be able to try this out one day and see how it benefits my own students. I love that it is said to be beneficial for ALL students. It is important for educators to find strategies that can used for all learners!
 ]]> 2017-09-01 19:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184307302 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184316283 I personally really liked learning about the CWPT. I really wish my own teachers from elementary school would have used this in our rooms. I loved that it helps ALL students, its not just used for students who struggle in school. Because it allows for differentiated it would be very easy to implement in a classroom and it would every student to participate. I like that CWPT is not only used for math, it can be used for pretty much anything. It is used for classroom room learning but it also encourages social and emotional learning.I would definitely implement this in my future classroom. ]]> 2017-09-01 20:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184316283 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184350975 Classwide Peer Tutoring is something I would implement into my classroom simply because it is a great way for students to become engaged and receive that one on one support. Since CWPT allows for differentiated instruction, every single student in your classroom can participate and have that individualized attention. When implementing this into your classroom, teachers need to do a good job of modeling how it will look for students so students do not "mess around" the whole time, or make other students feel small. CWPT is a great learning method and I would definitely implement this into my classroom so students could receive that individualized attention and be engaged throughout.]]> 2017-09-02 12:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184350975 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184407981 I really like the idea of peer tutoring in the classroom. I can see using it as a station during either math or reading. One of my core classroom beliefs is that conversation encourages learning and with peer tutoring, we are inviting students to have meaningful conversations. I also like the connections that are made during peer tutoring. I feel that by connecting students that might have different learning abilities, we can really enhance the social construct of the classroom. ]]> 2017-09-03 14:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184407981 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184456420 Before the readings and videos, I think my views of peer tutoring were incorrect. After seeing the benefits of how this can be implemented in a classroom, I would love to try this out. I think it is vital to model how class wide peer tutoring (CWPT) should look. The fact that CWPT allows for differentiation and individual attention is a win win for teachers and students. I think this collaboration could allow for tailored instruction in almost every subject area. Planning out pairs may take a little time but I feel like careful placement could make a significant impact in a student's learning journey. CWPT is an overall student engagement learning network for every child. ]]> 2017-09-04 02:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184456420 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184469612 I really like the idea of using the peer tutoring concept in my classroom. One of my favorite outlooks on learning is that "everyone is a student and everyone is a teacher". This allows that to be put into practice because students are able to learn in a more personal and beneficial way with their peers. I like that all of the materials used are based around the individual student and allows for differentiation within the lesson to be implemented in a more personal way. One thing that I think should be emphasized is the importance of having all students at one point be in the tutor role. I think that this could really impact the student's confidence in a positive way if done correctly which would only help them to progress in their learning. I also really like that this method allows for students to work on building their social and communication skills on a smaller scale instead of just resorting to using large group discussion or having them pair with another student randomly. The pairings themselves I feel like could be a little challenging to manage over time and over a variety of subjects but once they are done initially I think it would get easier. Overall, I think that this would be beneficial to use in the classroom and a great way to get all students involved and active in their learning!]]> 2017-09-04 04:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184469612 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184552923   I like the idea of Classwide Peer Tutoring because it involves every student in the classroom. I think that giving students a partner where they can both tutor each other is really smart because it creates a support system for every student. It acts as a safe place for each student, where they can go and ask questions without having to be in front of the entire class. From an instructional perspective, I think this could get tricky when deciding what topics the students tutor each other on.  I think there needs to be clear strengths within the students so that you know that they are helping one another and not both being confused together.  The teacher needs to clearly lay out what is to be done during each peer tutoring session so that the students know what they need to do. I could see this working really well with math facts and spelling, as well as reading aloud to one another and asking each other questions about the text.   ]]> 2017-09-04 15:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184552923 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184556420 This is a strategy that I can see myself using in my classroom. Before reading the article I was unsure what exactly it was and how it works. I think its a great way for students to be able to talk during the day and have some ownership of their learning. As I read the article I was trying to think of ways that my IPS classroom could use this and how to reach out to my teacher on the benefits. This also gives the students who have difficulty finishing their work an outlet for redirections from their partner. I loved how it states its for "ALL STUDENTS". The downfall I can see is honestly taking the amount of time to make sure your students have the best pairs and the individualized lessons for each pair but well worth the extra work.]]> 2017-09-04 16:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184556420 aj_moye9 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184578837 I really enjoyed reading about CWPT. I thought it encompassed many of the ideas and strategies we have learned about in our classes the past two years. It is certainly important to me for my students to not only learn, but be engaged and enjoy the process as well. I enjoyed the aspect of communication between students and showing their own understanding by working with their fellow students. I think this process can not only help show their understanding on a topic, but also help build upon their learning/understanding, and help reinforce what they know. I definitely plan on using the idea of CWPT in my own classroom. I think it will truly aid in students' understanding but also show students that they can learn from one another and themselves as much as they might learn from me as their teacher. This might be a new experience for many students because of the normal teacher/student relationship in the classroom. It might be hard for them to grasp and embrace at first, so I think letting them participate first hand through CWPT will be very important. ]]> 2017-09-04 21:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184578837 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184585332 I think the idea of using Classwide Peer Tutoring really doesn't have any negative repercussions. I think the basis of it needs to be established before it is enacted in the classroom. The article specifically stated, "Teach children what good tutor and tutee behaviors are before starting Classwide Peer Tutoring. Explain how to tell their partners in a respectful way when they are wrong." I think children need to be explicitly taught the system for it to go smoothly and respectfully. I think that children would become more accustomed to the idea of improving their work if correction and revising became more of a habit like in the Classwide Peer Tutoring model. I also think this lets the teacher evaluate more thoroughly where each student is and where the class is on a whole spectrum. Giving every student the chance to be the tutor is exceptionally important due to confidence in the classroom. We want all children to feel empowered by this classroom peer model. ]]> 2017-09-04 22:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184585332 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184758135 I think this article had a lot of great tips and resources. I think that the class peer teaching and tutoring is such a helpful way to go about building classroom connections and community with the students and teachers. I think that trying these different techniques make sense, especially in diverse classrooms or rooms where there are many ranges and varieties of students abilities, emotionally and mentally.  I think CWPT is completely student centered, which is great, because they are able to take more ownership of what they are learning and how they are growing as learners. ]]> 2017-09-05 14:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184758135 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184770178 Classwide Peer Tutoring seemed a bit challenging to me at first glance and read of the article. But the more that I thought on it and read through the comments that teachers make at the beginning, I realized that so often teachers really do say those things and feel as if they can't reach the needs of every student individually without running themselves thin. I felt as if I would be able to relate to those comments in the future when I have my own classroom and that is when Classwide Peer Tutoring could really come in handy. This type of learning really does allow for better student engagement and allows so much more communication talk for students with their peers. Socialization in the classroom is almost like a "dying" thing and teachers expect students to be silent at all times, but this is a good way to know that your students are learning and on task because research is proving it. More classwork is able to get done and potentially get done "more correctly" due to the fact that students are able to collaborate with one another to assess their understanding and their answers. Prior to implementing Classwide Peer Tutoring, I think I am going to find that the model and the explanation of the process is going to be key to student's success of the entire process. ]]> 2017-09-05 14:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184770178 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184842131 Classwide Peer Tutoring is not something that I honestly have ever heard of before. I have seen similar methods used in classrooms, where students help each other, but I have never known and understood the depth of class wide peer tutoring. I think CWPT seems like a great practice to use in classrooms. Students learn a lot from each other, and through CWPT they are able to do just that. Students have opportunities to engage in thoughtful conversations, ask questions, gain confidence in their own ability, and learn more through CWPT. I could definitely see myself implementing class wide per tutoring into my own classroom. ]]> 2017-09-05 17:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184842131 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184844256 I had never heard of Classwide Peer Tutoring until this module. It is definitely something that I will implement within my classroom. I love that the article pointed out that it can be used in a wide variety of all content areas and that it can help students of all backgrounds and ability levels. It makes sense that this approach works because students need individualized attention and communication. Peer Tutoring prevents students from learning in an environment that lacks stimulation or connection. In the kindergarten classroom that I student teach in, we have a few students that very rarely complete assignments in time. This article showed me that their completion can increase when they have a peer to assist them and check their work. My favorite part of this article was how it pointed out that we should model the peer tutoring and teach students respectful ways to tell a partner they're wrong or how to react when they, themselves are wrong. This proactive approach would save so much trouble during the tutoring sessions and would allow students to build stronger friendships while learning. I may let students pick their partners like the article says, or I may partner them based on strengths, interests, or challenges. All in all, this approach would allow all students the chance to receive 1 on 1 instruction, teach another child (while also learning), and feel motivated on challenging tasks.]]> 2017-09-05 17:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184844256 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184862028 CWPT really caught my attention because it gives both students the responsibility to be the tutor and tutee. One-on-one time is crucial in all classrooms and I believe it is not implemented as often as it should be. CWPT challenges students to teach what they've just learned while also helping them retain that same information. If used properly I could see this helping out a teacher when preparing a lesson plan so that they do not have to fill in for lost time. Despite a few problems with CWPT (children being uninterested, students giving away answers rather than teaching, and students complaining about their partners), the pros definitely outweighed the cons. ]]> 2017-09-05 17:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184862028 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184952060 Classwide Peer Tutoring is something that I have never personally heard of before. While reading it I fell in love with the idea of it. It is definitely something that I would love to implement in my own classroom one day. While in school I always learned better when I had that one-on-one attention. However, my teacher never had enough hands. CWPT finally allows for this to happen. It is a more comfortable setting for ALL types of learners, even those with learning disabilities. I also enjoy that you can use this for all subjects, not just strictly one. I love that it is easy enough for any teacher to pick it up and use it. I can't wait to see it in play.

]]> 2017-09-05 22:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184952060 https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184987525 I find the idea of classwide peer tutoring very intriguing.  I would like more information about launching peer tutoring within my future classroom, other than just demonstrations, such as example lesson plans for the peer tutors.  I believe that I might want to use classwide peer tutoring in the future, because with time I really think that this could help ALL students succeed in multiple subjects. I also think having this as a procedure within my classroom will create a more cohesive classroom community, as students learn to give and take criticism in a respectful way, they will be able to use this when other issues come up on the playground, or even things outside of the classroom. Overall, I think it is a good idea, and would be willing to try it in a classroom of my own.]]> 2017-09-06 02:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sheri_anderson7/29nwdbgzxnf2/wish/184987525